This will guide you through the process. You should refer back to this page when completing your online application.
As well as completing the online application, you will also need to upload some supporting documents - including Proof of Univeristy Status, Passport ID page.
Those with a Download link should be downloaded from this page before you start your appication
Once you have completed these you will need to upload them to the relevant parts of your online account
*You will need to upload the Fees Disclosure to the DOCUMENTS section at the bottom of our account page
Supporting Documents for Full time University level students
*This can be completed, signed and stamped by any member of staff at your university
Once you have logged into your online account you will see a blue button marked Training Plan.
This will take you to your online training plan.
Scroll Down to the Section marked MAIN SUPERVISOR/ POC and click the blue INVITE button.
Enter your Supervisor details and hit the SEND INVITATION button
You can then return to your part of the application!
To do this, please click on the grey profile picture box at the top of your BEACON application - you will then be able to upload a suitable picture.
*Please make sure this image is less than 1mb in size
Once your online training plan has been completed and signed by your US Host Company, you will receive an email from the system notifying you.
BEFORE you sign, you must make sure you enter the PROGRAM DATES.
These are the dates you would like to be allowed to enter the USA and remain until.
You do not automatically qualify for time in the USA before or after your training dates. You MUST apply for this time as part of your application (see Program Dates above).
Under no circumstances will we be able to extend your program dates in the USA for the purposes of tourism and travel AFTER you have travelled to the USA so should you wish to do so please make sure you apply for this on your application before you sign your training plan
You must make sure these are entered into your online training plan before you sign! Without these dates we are unable to review or start the process for you.
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Your PROGRAM END DATE MUST BE AFTER YOUR TRAINING END DATE or we will not be able to submit your application.
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*It's very important you choose the total dates you want to be in the USA . Once you have been approved and legal documents printed and shipped from the US, there will be a charge of at least £50 + any additional month charge for any changes.
Your application is complete when both your part of the application and the online training plan have been completed and signed.
It is vital once you are ready for the process to move forward that you email apply@istplus.com to confirm.
We will then be able to review your application and move forward with the process.
At this time we will request programme fees - see here for details
We will not review or start the process or reviewing your application until you email our team to confirm you wish to move forward.
Please email our team at info@istplus.com when you are ready to proceed.
We will then review and issue a request for payment of the programme fees.
Once these have been received we will submit your application.
If you are planning on undertaking an internship at more than one Host Company during your time in the US there is a slightly different process for your application.
▪ Your 1st Host Company will need to complete the online DS-7002 - you will need to invite them to do this via your online account.
▪ Your Second Host Company will need to complete and sign off on a PDF version of the DS-7002 - you can download this below
▪ Once they have completed and signed this they must send to you so you can complete all relevant sections.
▪ You must then also sign this form!
▪ You'll need to upload this to the "Documents" section of your online application
Please note: For split internships please leave the Program End date on your online Training Plan BLANK. You will need to tell us this date when you have uploaded the PDF Training Plan for your second host by emailing apply@istplus.com
It is VITAL you email our team at apply@istplus.com to let us know when you have uploaded your 2nd Training Plan. Until you do we will not be able to review your application.
Once both the online DS-7002 AND your part of the application has been completed we will be able to start the process for you.
As part of this our colleagues in the USA will liaise with your US Host Organisation to verify the details and get legal approval.
*YOU SHOULD ALLOW AT LEAST 6 WEEKS FOR THIS PROCESS*
Once your application has been approved, your legal documents will be sent to us and we in turn will send them on to you via 1st class post.
At that point you will be able to book and attend your face to face interview at the US Embassy or consulate
*Shipment to international addresses may take longer and will be subject to additional fees. See How Much Does it Cost for information
Don't forget your Supporting Documents!